Ezekiel 47:21-23 instructs the Israelites to divide the promised land among the tribes, including a share for resident foreigners who have children among them, treating them as native-born Israelites. This means that foreigners who have lived among the Israelites and have children with them will be given land within the tribal territories, alongside the Israelites.
Specifically, the passage outlines:
Division by lot:
The land is to be divided by lot, indicating an impartial distribution among the tribes and foreigners.
Inheritance for foreigners:
Foreigners who have resided among the Israelites and have children with them are to receive an inheritance alongside the Israelites.
Integration into tribes:
The foreigners are to be treated as native-born Israelites, and their inheritance will be within the tribal territories where they reside.
Divine mandate:
The Lord God declares that this division is to be carried out, emphasizing its importance and divine authorization.
This passage highlights the importance of including resident foreigners in the covenant community and their rights to land ownership within the promised land.
Specifically, the passage outlines:
Division by lot:
The land is to be divided by lot, indicating an impartial distribution among the tribes and foreigners.
Inheritance for foreigners:
Foreigners who have resided among the Israelites and have children with them are to receive an inheritance alongside the Israelites.
Integration into tribes:
The foreigners are to be treated as native-born Israelites, and their inheritance will be within the tribal territories where they reside.
Divine mandate:
The Lord God declares that this division is to be carried out, emphasizing its importance and divine authorization.
This passage highlights the importance of including resident foreigners in the covenant community and their rights to land ownership within the promised land.